A love of tradition set Mario Buccellati and his fine jewelry house apart in the competitive Italian market and remains a point of pride for the family.
In 1919, Mario launched Buccellati with the opening of his first shop in Milan and quickly built a reputation for his richly embellished traforato, or finely pierced goldwork. The Ancona, Italy–born jeweler’s workmanship was in a class of its own. His rings, earrings, bracelets and other accessories were exquisite, yet the gemstones themselves were never too flashy, elevated instead by the designs’ intricate metalsmithing.
Today the Buccellati family is still closely tied to the business even as it is now owned by Richemont, a luxury conglomerate that also counts Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels among its subsidiaries.
A young Mario Buccellati apprenticed with famed goldsmith Beltrami e Besnati in the early 1900s, although many of the goldsmithing techniques synonymous with Buccellati go as far back as the Italian Renaissance. The family lineage is also said to include 18th-century jeweler Contardo Buccellati.
Owing to the founder’s advanced metalworking skills, the brand is known for designs that feature metal with the delicacy of lace and draw on the wonders of the natural world. The house’s work is typified by intricate gemstone settings that emphasize their natural color and dense engraving techniques that transform the texture of gold.
One of the time-honored engraving techniques that has come to characterize Buccellati’s work — techniques that require apprenticeships and training in the fine jeweler’s workshops — is called rigato. It involves the engraving of a precious metal with a series of parallel lines to achieve a fabric-like effect.
Rigato is on luminous display in the house’s Macri collection of earrings, cuff bracelets and other accessories. A painstaking attention to detail is pronounced in the celebrated Macri, Bartolomeo and Unica collections — witness the striking honeycomb motif, a house signature, that characterizes the Unica collection’s Caterina bracelet, for example.
The Macri collection was the work of Mario’s son, Gianmaria Buccellati, an award-winning jeweler and internationally renowned silversmith who worked to bring the brand to the global stage by overseeing the opening of boutiques in Tokyo, Paris, California and elsewhere.
In 1951, Mario opened his first store in New York City; today the company operates boutiques worldwide. In 2019, the company celebrated its centennial with a new flagship in Paris and the Vintage collection, which features some of its most enduring designs.
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Buccellati Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Pendant Necklace
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent example of Buccellati’s renowned Italian craftsmanship, this authentic vintage pendant necklace is exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a stunning laven...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic chunky link necklace that holds one carved jade at it's focal point. Trendy yet very elegant this necklace speaks David Webb. Rich 18k yellow gold solid links feel substantial on the neck. Center apple green carved jade...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Gemini Malachite Medallion Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Gemini Malachite Medallion Pendant. Large 18k gold and malachite Gemini pendant on a long chain, both by Buccellati. Depicti...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Red Jade & Yellow Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace. Good Fortune. XXL.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This pendant is certified to be natural jadeite jade. The pendant is set in 18k yellow gold and one diamond on the bale of the pendant. In the trade we call it red jade but in reality it is more brown in color than red. The meaning behind the jade leaf carving is that the wearer will receive good fortune and richness. This carved Jade leaf...
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Jade Disc Pendant Yellow Gold Jade Pendant Jade Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Round Circle Disc Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Natural jade with color treated (standard and common). overall weight 2.2 grams (without a chain). Size: approx 20 mm in Di...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade and Diamond Pendant
By Moshi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece of fine jewelry was designed and hand crafted by “Moshi” of New York, it was found in a vault from an estate sale and was never used. 14k yellow gold jade and diamond pendant...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Jade Pendant Opal Lavender Jade 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Pendant jade circle with fringe made with lavender jade, green vesuvianite, opal, amethyst. !8k Gold gr. 12,40. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has n...
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
Buccellati Opera Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Buccellati Opera Gold Necklace, crafted in 18K yellow gold and white gold with diamonds, featuring classic openwork design. Size: 20mm×18mm. Accessories: box.
Certified Lavender Jade & Diamond Peace Buckle Pendant. Lucky Jade!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This i...
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,500
H 3 in W 1.4 in L 17 in
Lavender and Green Jade 20 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace Bird Lily Pad Lotus
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular Antique Jade 20 Karat Gold Necklace with a magnificent 3 inch pendant with a carved Lavender and Green Jade in a bird and lily pad lotus flower motif of great b...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Diamond "Etoile" Necklace In 18k Yellow & White Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Diamond "Etoile" Necklace In 18k Yellow & White Gold. The necklace features 18k yellow gold twisted thread open metalwork, creating rhomboidal shapes, each accented wi...
Diamond, White Gold
Lavender Jade Link Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade Measurements: each jade cylinder is ~16 mm in length x 3.8 mm width Stone: Lavender Jade Chain Length: 15.5" Jade Width: 3.8 mm...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold